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Welcome back! We hope your winter break was filled with rest, joy, and quality time with loved ones. As we step into 2026, we are thrilled to see our hallways filled once again with the energy and curiosity of our students.
Every Day Counts: The Power of Attendance
As we begin the second half of the school year, we want to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance.
When students are here consistently, they build strong relationships, stay on track with their lessons, and develop a sense of belonging. Even missing just two days a month can make it harder for children to keep up with reading and math.
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Consistency is Key: Arriving on time helps students settle into their routine without feeling rushed.
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Healthy Habits: Of course, if your child is truly ill (fever or vomiting), they should stay home to recover. Otherwise, we can’t wait to see them every morning!
Bundling Up for the Cold
To ensure our students stay safe and comfortable during outdoor recess and arrival, please remember:
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Layer Up: Jackets, hats, and gloves are essential for outdoor play.
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Label Everything: Cold weather gear often ends up in the Lost and Found. Please write your child’s name on their tags!
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Outdoor Recess: We aim to go outside whenever the temperature (including wind chill) is above 32°F. Fresh air is great for focus, so please make sure your child is prepared for the elements.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Let's make the rest of this school year the best one yet!
Sincerely,
Gina O'Neal, Principal
Christine Berry, Assistant Principal
Kevin Heron, Assistant Principal
January 19- No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 28- End of Quarter 2, early release (dismissal at 1:15pm)
January 29- Student Holiday, Staff Development Day
January 30- Student Holiday, Teacher Work Day
 Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Hábitos Saludables para Prevenir la Propagación de la Influenza y Otros Gérmenes
El Condado de Fairfax ha estado observando altos niveles de casos de enfermedad de la influenza (la “flu”). El número de visitas a las salas de emergencias y centros de cuidados urgentes ha aumentado, especialmente entre niños, además de que múltiples casos de “flu” han ocurrido dentro de nuestras comunidades e instalaciones escolares.
Lea los consejos del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para reducir la propagación de la “flu” y de otros gérmenes.
 Follow Our Budget Process
Encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process and look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education. Key decision dates and engagement opportunities are coming up in the next few weeks:
- The Fairfax County delegation to the General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2026 session on Saturday, January 10, at 9 a.m. in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Fairfax County residents can sign up in advance to speak at the hearing online or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151, TTY 711, by Thursday, January 8, at noon.
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Thursday, January 22, Dr. Reid will present the proposed budget to the School Board.
Visit our budget webpage for more information.
Siga el Proceso de Nuestro Presupuesto
Anime a sus vecinos, amigos y miembros de su comunidad a que sigan el proceso del presupuesto y a que busquen cualquier oportunidad para compartir sus ideas acerca del financiamiento de la educación pública. En las próximas semanas, se tomarán varias decisiones claves y habrá oportunidades de participación:
La delegación del Condado de Fairfax ante la Asamblea General del Condado efectuará una audiencia pública acerca de la próxima sesión del 2026 el sábado, 10 de enero, a las 9 a.m. en el Auditorio de la Junta en el Centro Gubernamental del Condado de Fairfax.
Los residentes del Condado de Fairfax pueden inscribirse aquí para hablar en la audiencia online o pueden contactar al Departamento de Servicios Administrativos llamando al 703-324-3151, TTY 711, antes del mediodía del jueves, 8 de enero.
- Jueves, 22 de enero, la Dra. Reid presentará el presupuesto propuesto a la Junta Escolar.
Visite nuestra página web del presupuesto para que encuentre más información al respecto.
Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
Solicite Cupo para que su Niño Aprenda en Dos Idiomas
La Lotería de cupos del Programa Dual de Inmersión en Idiomas (DLI, por sus siglas en inglés) del período 2026-2027 abre el lunes, 12 de enero. Este programa les ofrece a estudiantes de kindergarten y de primer grado la oportunidad de aprender en inglés y en algún otro idioma, francés, alemán, japonés, coreano o español, durante la mitad de cada día escolar.
Esta lotería, la cual es online e incluye a todo el condado, está abierta para residentes del Condado de Fairfax. Para participar en ella, las familias deben tener una cuenta en SIS ParentVUE. Los estudiantes que no estén inscritos en FCPS, deberán inscribirse en su escuela base antes de solicitar cupo en el programa de inmersión.
Aquellas familias que estén solicitando cupo por primera vez, deberán hacerlo antes del jueves, 12 de febrero. Quienes estén solicitando cupos para kindergarten deberán hacer su solicitud antes de las 4 p.m. del lunes 2 de marzo.
Se realizarán reuniones informativas a partir de enero. Encuentre las fechas y detalles en el calendario de FCPS. Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede contactar a Brigid Williams, llamando al 571-423-4600.
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